Bring Everything Claude Code (ECC) workflows to Kiro. This repository provides custom agents, skills, hooks, steering files, and scripts that can be installed into any Kiro project with a single command.
# Go to .kiro folder
cd .kiro
# Install to your project
./install.sh /path/to/your/project
# Or install to the current directory
./install.sh
# Or install globally (applies to all Kiro projects)
./install.sh ~The installer uses non-destructive copy — it will not overwrite your existing files.
| Component | Count | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Agents (JSON) | 33 | .kiro/agents/*.json |
| Agents (MD) | 33 | .kiro/agents/*.md |
| Skills | 43 | .kiro/skills/*/SKILL.md |
| Steering Files | 22 | .kiro/steering/*.md |
| IDE Hooks | 13 | .kiro/hooks/*.kiro.hook |
| Scripts | 2 | .kiro/scripts/*.sh |
| MCP Examples | 1 | .kiro/settings/mcp.json.example |
| Documentation | 5 | docs/*.md |
Agents are specialized AI assistants with specific tool configurations.
Format:
- IDE: Markdown files (
.md) - Access via automatic selection or explicit invocation - CLI: JSON files (
.json) - Access via/agent swapcommand
Both formats are included for maximum compatibility.
Note: Agent models are determined by your current model selection in Kiro, not by the agent configuration.
| Agent | Description |
|---|---|
planner |
Expert planning specialist for complex features and refactoring. Read-only tools for safe analysis. |
code-reviewer |
Senior code reviewer ensuring quality and security. Reviews code for CRITICAL security issues, code quality, React/Next.js patterns, and performance. |
tdd-guide |
Test-Driven Development specialist enforcing write-tests-first methodology. Ensures 80%+ test coverage with comprehensive test suites. |
security-reviewer |
Security vulnerability detection and remediation specialist. Flags secrets, SSRF, injection, unsafe crypto, and OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. |
architect |
Software architecture specialist for system design, scalability, and technical decision-making. Read-only tools for safe analysis. |
build-error-resolver |
Build and TypeScript error resolution specialist. Fixes build/type errors with minimal diffs, no architectural changes. |
doc-updater |
Documentation and codemap specialist. Updates codemaps and documentation, generates docs/CODEMAPS/*, updates READMEs. |
refactor-cleaner |
Dead code cleanup and consolidation specialist. Removes unused code, duplicates, and refactors safely. |
go-reviewer |
Go code review specialist. Reviews Go code for idiomatic patterns, error handling, concurrency, and performance. |
python-reviewer |
Python code review specialist. Reviews Python code for PEP 8, type hints, error handling, and best practices. |
typescript-reviewer |
TypeScript/JavaScript code reviewer. Type safety, async correctness, Node/web security, and idiomatic patterns. |
rust-reviewer |
Rust code reviewer. Ownership, lifetimes, error handling, unsafe usage, and idiomatic patterns. |
rust-build-resolver |
Rust/Cargo build error resolution specialist. Fixes compilation, dependency, and linking errors. |
kotlin-reviewer |
Kotlin/Android/KMP code reviewer. Coroutine safety, Compose best practices, clean architecture. |
kotlin-build-resolver |
Kotlin/Gradle build error resolution specialist. Fixes Gradle, KSP, and dependency errors. |
java-reviewer |
Java/Spring Boot/Quarkus code reviewer. Enterprise patterns, security, and performance. |
java-build-resolver |
Java/Maven/Gradle build error resolution specialist. Fixes compilation and dependency errors. |
cpp-reviewer |
C++ code reviewer. Memory safety, modern C++, RAII, and performance patterns. |
cpp-build-resolver |
C++/CMake build error resolution specialist. Fixes compilation, linking, and CMake errors. |
django-reviewer |
Django code reviewer. ORM patterns, DRF, migrations, and Django security. |
swift-reviewer |
Swift code reviewer. Concurrency, ARC, protocols, and SwiftUI patterns. |
fsharp-reviewer |
F# functional code reviewer. Immutability, pattern matching, and type-driven design. |
react-reviewer |
React code reviewer. Component patterns, hooks, performance, and accessibility. |
react-build-resolver |
React/Next.js build error resolution specialist. Fixes bundler, SSR, and hydration errors. |
pytorch-build-resolver |
PyTorch runtime/CUDA/training error resolution specialist. |
mle-reviewer |
Production ML engineering reviewer. Pipelines, evals, serving, monitoring, and rollback. |
performance-optimizer |
Performance analysis and optimization specialist. Profiling, bottleneck detection, and tuning. |
database-reviewer |
Database and SQL specialist. Reviews schema design, queries, migrations, and database security. |
e2e-runner |
End-to-end testing specialist. Creates and maintains E2E tests using Playwright or Cypress. |
harness-optimizer |
Test harness optimization specialist. Improves test performance, reliability, and maintainability. |
loop-operator |
Verification loop operator. Runs comprehensive checks and iterates until all pass. |
chief-of-staff |
Executive assistant for project management, coordination, and strategic planning. |
go-build-resolver |
Go build error resolution specialist. Fixes Go compilation errors, dependency issues, and build problems. |
Usage in IDE:
- You can run an agent in
/in a Kiro session, e.g.,/code-reviewer. - Kiro's Spec session has native planner, designer, and architects that can be used instead of
plannerandarchitectagents.
Usage in CLI:
- Start a chat session
- Type
/agent swapto see available agents - Select an agent to switch (e.g.,
code-reviewerafter writing code) - Or start with a specific agent:
kiro-cli --agent planner
Skills are on-demand workflows invocable via the / menu in chat.
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
tdd-workflow |
Enforces test-driven development with 80%+ coverage including unit, integration, and E2E tests. Use when writing new features or fixing bugs. |
coding-standards |
Universal coding standards and best practices for TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js. Use when starting projects, reviewing code, or refactoring. |
security-review |
Comprehensive security checklist and patterns. Use when adding authentication, handling user input, creating API endpoints, or working with secrets. |
verification-loop |
Comprehensive verification system that runs build, type check, lint, tests, security scan, and diff review. Use after completing features or before creating PRs. |
api-design |
RESTful API design patterns and best practices. Use when designing new APIs or refactoring existing endpoints. |
frontend-patterns |
React, Next.js, and frontend architecture patterns. Use when building UI components or optimizing frontend performance. |
backend-patterns |
Node.js, Express, and backend architecture patterns. Use when building APIs, services, or backend infrastructure. |
e2e-testing |
End-to-end testing with Playwright or Cypress. Use when adding E2E tests or improving test coverage. |
golang-patterns |
Go idioms, concurrency patterns, and best practices. Use when writing Go code or reviewing Go projects. |
golang-testing |
Go testing patterns with table-driven tests and benchmarks. Use when writing Go tests or improving test coverage. |
python-patterns |
Python idioms, type hints, and best practices. Use when writing Python code or reviewing Python projects. |
python-testing |
Python testing with pytest and coverage. Use when writing Python tests or improving test coverage. |
database-migrations |
Database schema design and migration patterns. Use when creating migrations or refactoring database schemas. |
postgres-patterns |
PostgreSQL-specific patterns and optimizations. Use when working with PostgreSQL databases. |
docker-patterns |
Docker and containerization best practices. Use when creating Dockerfiles or optimizing container builds. |
deployment-patterns |
Deployment strategies and CI/CD patterns. Use when setting up deployments or improving CI/CD pipelines. |
search-first |
Search-first development methodology. Use when exploring unfamiliar codebases or debugging issues. |
agentic-engineering |
Agentic software engineering patterns and workflows. Use when working with AI agents or building agentic systems. |
rust-patterns |
Idiomatic Rust patterns, ownership, error handling, traits, and concurrency. Use when writing Rust code. |
rust-testing |
Rust testing patterns including unit, integration, async, property-based testing, and coverage. |
kotlin-patterns |
Idiomatic Kotlin patterns, coroutines, null safety, and DSL builders. Use when writing Kotlin code. |
kotlin-testing |
Kotlin testing with Kotest, MockK, coroutine testing, and Kover coverage. |
java-coding-standards |
Java coding standards for Spring Boot and Quarkus services. |
jpa-patterns |
JPA/Hibernate patterns for entity design, relationships, and query optimization. |
springboot-patterns |
Spring Boot architecture patterns, REST API design, and layered services. |
springboot-security |
Spring Security best practices for authn/authz, validation, and secrets. |
django-patterns |
Django architecture patterns, REST API design with DRF, and ORM best practices. |
django-security |
Django security best practices, authentication, and CSRF/XSS prevention. |
fastapi-patterns |
FastAPI patterns for async APIs, dependency injection, and Pydantic models. |
nestjs-patterns |
NestJS architecture patterns for modules, controllers, and providers. |
react-patterns |
React 18/19 patterns including hooks, server/client components, and Suspense. |
react-testing |
React component testing with Testing Library, Vitest/Jest, and MSW. |
nextjs-turbopack |
Next.js 16+ and Turbopack incremental bundling patterns. |
cpp-coding-standards |
C++ coding standards based on C++ Core Guidelines. |
cpp-testing |
C++ testing with GoogleTest, CTest, and sanitizers. |
swift-actor-persistence |
Thread-safe data persistence in Swift using actors. |
swift-protocol-di-testing |
Protocol-based dependency injection for testable Swift code. |
mle-workflow |
Production ML engineering workflow for training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring. |
pytorch-patterns |
PyTorch deep learning patterns for training pipelines and model architectures. |
deep-research |
Multi-source deep research with synthesis and source attribution. |
strategic-compact |
Context management and manual compaction suggestions at logical intervals. |
autonomous-loops |
Patterns for autonomous agent loops — sequential pipelines to multi-agent DAGs. |
content-hash-cache-pattern |
Cache expensive file processing using SHA-256 content hashes. |
Usage:
- Type
/in chat to open the skills menu - Select a skill (e.g.,
tdd-workflowwhen starting a new feature,security-reviewwhen adding auth) - The agent will guide you through the workflow with specific instructions and checklists
Note: For planning complex features, use the planner agent instead (see Agents section above).
Steering files provide always-on rules and context that shape how the agent works with your code.
| File | Inclusion | Description |
|---|---|---|
coding-style.md |
auto | Core coding style rules: immutability, file organization, error handling, and code quality standards. Loaded in every conversation. |
security.md |
auto | Security best practices including mandatory checks, secret management, and security response protocol. Loaded in every conversation. |
testing.md |
auto | Testing requirements: 80% coverage minimum, TDD workflow, and test types (unit, integration, E2E). Loaded in every conversation. |
development-workflow.md |
auto | Development process, PR workflow, and collaboration patterns. Loaded in every conversation. |
git-workflow.md |
auto | Git commit conventions, branching strategies, and version control best practices. Loaded in every conversation. |
patterns.md |
auto | Common design patterns and architectural principles. Loaded in every conversation. |
performance.md |
auto | Performance optimization guidelines and profiling strategies. Loaded in every conversation. |
lessons-learned.md |
auto | Project-specific patterns and learnings. Edit this file to capture your team's conventions. Loaded in every conversation. |
typescript-patterns.md |
fileMatch: *.ts,*.tsx |
TypeScript-specific patterns, type safety, and best practices. Loaded when editing TypeScript files. |
python-patterns.md |
fileMatch: *.py |
Python-specific patterns, type hints, and best practices. Loaded when editing Python files. |
golang-patterns.md |
fileMatch: *.go |
Go-specific patterns, concurrency, and best practices. Loaded when editing Go files. |
swift-patterns.md |
fileMatch: *.swift |
Swift-specific patterns and best practices. Loaded when editing Swift files. |
rust-patterns.md |
fileMatch: *.rs |
Rust ownership, lifetimes, error handling, and idiomatic patterns. Loaded when editing Rust files. |
kotlin-patterns.md |
fileMatch: *.kt |
Kotlin coroutines, Compose, and Android/KMP best practices. Loaded when editing Kotlin files. |
java-patterns.md |
fileMatch: *.java |
Java patterns, Spring Boot, and enterprise best practices. Loaded when editing Java files. |
cpp-patterns.md |
fileMatch: *.cpp,*.hpp,*.h,*.cc,*.cxx |
C++ RAII, smart pointers, and modern C++ patterns. Loaded when editing C++ files. |
php-patterns.md |
fileMatch: *.php |
PHP patterns, Laravel, and modern PHP best practices. Loaded when editing PHP files. |
ruby-patterns.md |
fileMatch: *.rb |
Ruby patterns and Rails best practices. Loaded when editing Ruby files. |
typescript-security.md |
fileMatch: *.ts,*.tsx |
TypeScript security patterns. Loaded when editing TypeScript files. |
dev-mode.md |
manual | Development context mode. Invoke with #dev-mode for focused development. |
review-mode.md |
manual | Code review context mode. Invoke with #review-mode for thorough reviews. |
research-mode.md |
manual | Research context mode. Invoke with #research-mode for exploration and learning. |
Steering files with auto inclusion are loaded automatically. No action needed — they apply as soon as you install them.
To create your own, add a markdown file to .kiro/steering/ with YAML frontmatter:
---
inclusion: auto # auto | fileMatch | manual
description: Brief explanation of what this steering file contains
fileMatchPattern: "*.ts" # required if inclusion is fileMatch
---
Your rules here...Kiro supports two types of hooks:
- IDE Hooks - Standalone JSON files in
.kiro/hooks/(for Kiro IDE) - CLI Hooks - Embedded in agent configurations (for
kiro-cli)
These hooks appear in the Agent Hooks panel in the Kiro IDE and can be toggled on/off. Hook files use the .kiro.hook extension.
| Hook | Trigger | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
quality-gate |
Manual (userTriggered) |
runCommand |
Runs build, type check, lint, and tests via quality-gate.sh. Click to trigger comprehensive quality checks. |
typecheck-on-edit |
File edited (*.ts, *.tsx) |
askAgent |
Checks for type errors when TypeScript files are edited to catch issues early. |
console-log-check |
File edited (*.js, *.ts, *.tsx) |
askAgent |
Checks for console.log statements to prevent debug code from being committed. |
tdd-reminder |
File created (*.ts, *.tsx) |
askAgent |
Reminds you to write tests first when creating new TypeScript files. |
git-push-review |
Before shell command | askAgent |
Reviews git push commands to ensure code quality before pushing. |
code-review-on-write |
After write operation | askAgent |
Triggers code review after file modifications. |
auto-format |
File edited (*.ts, *.tsx, *.js) |
askAgent |
Checks for formatting issues and fixes them inline without spawning a terminal. |
extract-patterns |
Agent stops | askAgent |
Suggests patterns to add to lessons-learned.md after completing work. |
session-summary |
Agent stops | askAgent |
Provides a summary of work completed in the session. |
doc-file-warning |
Before write operation | askAgent |
Warns before modifying documentation files to ensure intentional changes. |
rust-check-on-edit |
File edited (*.rs) |
askAgent |
Checks for compilation errors, ownership issues, or lifetime problems in Rust files. |
python-lint-on-edit |
File edited (*.py) |
askAgent |
Checks for type errors, PEP 8 violations, or common anti-patterns in Python files. |
security-check-on-create |
File created (**/auth/**, **/api/**, **/middleware/**) |
askAgent |
Runs a quick security check when new files are created in sensitive directories. |
IDE Hook Format:
{
"version": "1.0.0",
"enabled": true,
"name": "hook-name",
"description": "What this hook does",
"when": {
"type": "fileEdited",
"patterns": ["*.ts"]
},
"then": {
"type": "runCommand",
"command": "npx tsc --noEmit"
}
}Required fields: version, enabled, name, description, when, then
Available trigger types: fileEdited, fileCreated, fileDeleted, userTriggered, promptSubmit, agentStop, preToolUse, postToolUse
CLI hooks are embedded within agent configuration files for use with kiro-cli.
Example: See .kiro/agents/tdd-guide-with-hooks.json for an agent with embedded hooks.
CLI Hook Format:
{
"name": "my-agent",
"hooks": {
"postToolUse": [
{
"matcher": "fs_write",
"command": "npx tsc --noEmit"
}
]
}
}Available triggers: agentSpawn, userPromptSubmit, preToolUse, postToolUse, stop
See .kiro/hooks/README.md for complete documentation on both hook types.
Shell scripts used by hooks to perform quality checks and formatting.
| Script | Description |
|---|---|
quality-gate.sh |
Detects your package manager (pnpm/yarn/bun/npm) and runs build, type check, lint, and test commands. Skips checks gracefully if tools are missing. |
format.sh |
Detects your formatter (biome or prettier) and auto-formats the specified file. Used by formatting hooks. |
.kiro/
├── agents/ # 33 agents (JSON + MD formats)
│ ├── planner.json / .md # Planning specialist
│ ├── code-reviewer.json / .md # Code review specialist
│ ├── tdd-guide.json / .md # TDD specialist
│ ├── security-reviewer.json / .md # Security specialist
│ ├── architect.json / .md # Architecture specialist
│ ├── build-error-resolver.json / .md # Build error specialist
│ ├── typescript-reviewer.json / .md # TypeScript/JS reviewer
│ ├── rust-reviewer.json / .md # Rust reviewer
│ ├── kotlin-reviewer.json / .md # Kotlin/Android reviewer
│ ├── java-reviewer.json / .md # Java/Spring Boot reviewer
│ ├── cpp-reviewer.json / .md # C++ reviewer
│ ├── django-reviewer.json / .md # Django reviewer
│ ├── swift-reviewer.json / .md # Swift reviewer
│ ├── react-reviewer.json / .md # React reviewer
│ ├── mle-reviewer.json / .md # ML engineering reviewer
│ ├── performance-optimizer.json / .md # Performance specialist
│ ├── ... and 17 more # (build-resolvers, go, python, db, e2e, etc.)
│ └── (each agent has both .json for CLI and .md for IDE)
├── skills/ # 43 skills
│ ├── tdd-workflow/ # TDD workflow
│ ├── coding-standards/ # Universal coding standards
│ ├── security-review/ # Security checklist
│ ├── verification-loop/ # Build/test/lint verification
│ ├── api-design/ # REST API patterns
│ ├── frontend-patterns/ # React/Next.js patterns
│ ├── backend-patterns/ # Node.js/Express patterns
│ ├── react-patterns/ # React 18/19 patterns
│ ├── react-testing/ # React Testing Library
│ ├── rust-patterns/ # Rust idioms and ownership
│ ├── kotlin-patterns/ # Kotlin coroutines and KMP
│ ├── springboot-patterns/ # Spring Boot architecture
│ ├── django-patterns/ # Django ORM and DRF
│ ├── fastapi-patterns/ # FastAPI async APIs
│ ├── nestjs-patterns/ # NestJS modules and DI
│ ├── mle-workflow/ # ML engineering workflow
│ ├── pytorch-patterns/ # PyTorch training pipelines
│ ├── ... and 26 more # (testing, deployment, docker, etc.)
│ └── (each skill has a SKILL.md with YAML frontmatter)
├── steering/ # 22 steering files
│ ├── coding-style.md # Auto-loaded coding style rules
│ ├── security.md # Auto-loaded security rules
│ ├── testing.md # Auto-loaded testing rules
│ ├── development-workflow.md # Auto-loaded dev workflow
│ ├── git-workflow.md # Auto-loaded git workflow
│ ├── patterns.md # Auto-loaded design patterns
│ ├── performance.md # Auto-loaded performance rules
│ ├── lessons-learned.md # Auto-loaded project patterns
│ ├── typescript-patterns.md # Loaded for .ts/.tsx files
│ ├── typescript-security.md # Loaded for .ts/.tsx files
│ ├── python-patterns.md # Loaded for .py files
│ ├── golang-patterns.md # Loaded for .go files
│ ├── swift-patterns.md # Loaded for .swift files
│ ├── rust-patterns.md # Loaded for .rs files
│ ├── kotlin-patterns.md # Loaded for .kt files
│ ├── java-patterns.md # Loaded for .java files
│ ├── cpp-patterns.md # Loaded for .cpp/.hpp/.h files
│ ├── php-patterns.md # Loaded for .php files
│ ├── ruby-patterns.md # Loaded for .rb files
│ ├── dev-mode.md # Manual: #dev-mode
│ ├── review-mode.md # Manual: #review-mode
│ └── research-mode.md # Manual: #research-mode
├── hooks/ # 13 IDE hooks
│ ├── README.md # Documentation on IDE and CLI hooks
│ ├── quality-gate.kiro.hook # Manual quality gate hook
│ ├── typecheck-on-edit.kiro.hook # Auto typecheck on edit
│ ├── console-log-check.kiro.hook # Check for console.log
│ ├── tdd-reminder.kiro.hook # TDD reminder on file create
│ ├── git-push-review.kiro.hook # Review before git push
│ ├── code-review-on-write.kiro.hook # Review after write
│ ├── auto-format.kiro.hook # Auto-format on edit
│ ├── extract-patterns.kiro.hook # Extract patterns on stop
│ ├── session-summary.kiro.hook # Summary on stop
│ ├── doc-file-warning.kiro.hook # Warn before doc changes
│ ├── rust-check-on-edit.kiro.hook # Rust compilation check
│ ├── python-lint-on-edit.kiro.hook # Python lint on edit
│ └── security-check-on-create.kiro.hook # Security check on sensitive dirs
├── scripts/ # 2 shell scripts
│ ├── quality-gate.sh # Quality gate shell script
│ └── format.sh # Auto-format shell script
└── settings/ # MCP configuration
└── mcp.json.example # Example MCP server configs
docs/ # 5 documentation files
├── longform-guide.md # Deep dive on agentic workflows
├── shortform-guide.md # Quick reference guide
├── security-guide.md # Security best practices
├── migration-from-ecc.md # Migration guide from ECC
└── ECC-KIRO-INTEGRATION-PLAN.md # Integration plan and analysis
All files are yours to modify after installation. The installer never overwrites existing files, so your customizations are safe across re-installs.
- Edit agent prompts in
.kiro/agents/*.jsonto adjust behavior or add project-specific instructions - Modify skill workflows in
.kiro/skills/*/SKILL.mdto match your team's processes - Adjust steering rules in
.kiro/steering/*.mdto enforce your coding standards - Toggle or edit hooks in
.kiro/hooks/*.jsonto automate your workflow - Customize scripts in
.kiro/scripts/*.shto match your tooling setup
- Start with planning: Use the
planneragent to break down complex features - Write tests first: Invoke the
tdd-workflowskill before implementing - Review your code: Switch to
code-revieweragent after writing code - Check security: Use
security-revieweragent for auth, API endpoints, or sensitive data handling - Run quality gate: Trigger the
quality-gatehook before committing - Verify comprehensively: Use the
verification-loopskill before creating PRs
The auto-loaded steering files (coding-style, security, testing) ensure consistent standards throughout your session.
# 1. Start with the planner agent to break down the feature
kiro-cli --agent planner
> "I need to add user authentication with JWT tokens"
# 2. Invoke the TDD workflow skill
> /tdd-workflow
# 3. Follow the TDD cycle: write tests first, then implementation
# The tdd-workflow skill will guide you through:
# - Writing unit tests for auth logic
# - Writing integration tests for API endpoints
# - Writing E2E tests for login flow
# 4. Switch to code-reviewer after implementation
> /agent swap code-reviewer
> "Review the authentication implementation"
# 5. Run security review for auth-related code
> /agent swap security-reviewer
> "Check for security vulnerabilities in the auth system"
# 6. Trigger quality gate before committing
# (In IDE: Click the quality-gate hook in Agent Hooks panel)# 1. Switch to code-reviewer agent
kiro-cli --agent code-reviewer
# 2. Review specific files or directories
> "Review the changes in src/api/users.ts"
# 3. Use the verification-loop skill for comprehensive checks
> /verification-loop
# 4. The verification loop will:
# - Run build and type checks
# - Run linter
# - Run all tests
# - Perform security scan
# - Review git diff
# - Iterate until all checks pass# 1. Invoke security-review skill when working on sensitive features
> /security-review
# 2. The skill provides a comprehensive checklist:
# - Input validation and sanitization
# - Authentication and authorization
# - Secret management
# - SQL injection prevention
# - XSS prevention
# - CSRF protection
# 3. Switch to security-reviewer agent for deep analysis
> /agent swap security-reviewer
> "Analyze the API endpoints for security vulnerabilities"
# 4. The security.md steering file is auto-loaded, ensuring:
# - No hardcoded secrets
# - Proper error handling
# - Secure crypto usage
# - OWASP Top 10 compliance# For Go projects:
kiro-cli --agent go-reviewer
> "Review the concurrency patterns in this service"
> /golang-patterns # Invoke Go-specific patterns skill
# For Python projects:
kiro-cli --agent python-reviewer
> "Review the type hints and error handling"
> /python-patterns # Invoke Python-specific patterns skill
# Language-specific steering files are auto-loaded:
# - golang-patterns.md loads when editing .go files
# - python-patterns.md loads when editing .py files
# - typescript-patterns.md loads when editing .ts/.tsx files# Hooks run automatically based on triggers:
# 1. typecheck-on-edit hook
# - Triggers when you save .ts or .tsx files
# - Agent checks for type errors inline, no terminal spawned
# 2. console-log-check hook
# - Triggers when you save .js, .ts, or .tsx files
# - Agent flags console.log statements and offers to remove them
# 3. tdd-reminder hook
# - Triggers when you create a new .ts or .tsx file
# - Reminds you to write tests first
# - Reinforces TDD discipline
# 4. extract-patterns hook
# - Runs when agent stops working
# - Suggests patterns to add to lessons-learned.md
# - Builds your team's knowledge base over time
# Toggle hooks on/off in the Agent Hooks panel (IDE)
# or disable them in the hook JSON files# Use manual steering files for specific contexts:
# Development mode - focused on implementation
> #dev-mode
> "Implement the user registration endpoint"
# Review mode - thorough code review
> #review-mode
> "Review all changes in the current PR"
# Research mode - exploration and learning
> #research-mode
> "Explain how the authentication system works"
# Manual steering files provide context-specific instructions
# without cluttering every conversation# 1. Use database-reviewer agent for schema work
kiro-cli --agent database-reviewer
> "Review the database schema for the users table"
# 2. Invoke database-migrations skill
> /database-migrations
# 3. For PostgreSQL-specific work
> /postgres-patterns
> "Optimize this query for better performance"
# 4. The database-reviewer checks:
# - Schema design and normalization
# - Index usage and performance
# - Migration safety
# - SQL injection vulnerabilities# 1. Fix build errors with build-error-resolver
kiro-cli --agent build-error-resolver
> "Fix the TypeScript compilation errors"
# 2. Use docker-patterns skill for containerization
> /docker-patterns
> "Create a production-ready Dockerfile"
# 3. Use deployment-patterns skill for CI/CD
> /deployment-patterns
> "Set up a GitHub Actions workflow for deployment"
# 4. Run quality gate before deployment
# (Trigger quality-gate hook to run all checks)# 1. Use refactor-cleaner agent for safe refactoring
kiro-cli --agent refactor-cleaner
> "Remove unused code and consolidate duplicate functions"
# 2. The agent will:
# - Identify dead code
# - Find duplicate implementations
# - Suggest consolidation opportunities
# - Refactor safely without breaking changes
# 3. Use verification-loop after refactoring
> /verification-loop
# Ensures all tests still pass after refactoring# 1. Use doc-updater agent for documentation work
kiro-cli --agent doc-updater
> "Update the README with the new API endpoints"
# 2. The agent will:
# - Update codemaps in docs/CODEMAPS/
# - Update README files
# - Generate API documentation
# - Keep docs in sync with code
# 3. doc-file-warning hook prevents accidental doc changes
# - Triggers before writing to documentation files
# - Asks for confirmation
# - Prevents unintentional modificationsFor more detailed information, see the docs/ directory:
- Longform Guide - Deep dive on agentic workflows and best practices
- Shortform Guide - Quick reference for common tasks
- Security Guide - Comprehensive security best practices
- Himanshu Sharma @ihimanss
- Sungmin Hong @aws-hsungmin
MIT — see LICENSE for details.